A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department with acute chest pain and shortness of breath. The following ECG is obtained:
Key Points Hypokalemia can be life threatening and it is important to recognize the ECG patterns that are suggestive of severe hypokalemia. Severe hypokalemia can also cause ST segments abnormalities…
Key Points Hypokalemia can be life threatening and it is important to recognize the ECG patterns that are suggestive of severe hypokalemia. Severe hypokalemia can also cause ST segments abnormalities…
A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with lightheadedness and palpitations for 1 week. Her symptoms worsened today with a near-syncopal episode. She is thin/frail and dehydrated in appearance….
A 56-year-old woman presents to a busy ED dehydrated with acute gastroenteritis. She is placed in a hallway bed and treated with IV fluids and ondansetron. On reassessment the patient…
A young man presents to the ED with generalized weakness. The following ECG is obtained:
HPI: 32-year-old female with PMHx of hyperthyroidism (on carbimazole) presents with jaundice and intermittent palpitations. She has mild RUQ abdominal pain, but is otherwise well. Vitals: HR~100, BP-130/70, RR-18, afebrile. Exam:…